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Donor Spotlight: Angela Matthews

In 2022, Angela Matthews, Senior Vice President of Gaming and Corporate Operations at JACK Entertainment, joined the advisory board of the Warrensville Heights YMCA. A native of Las Vegas, Angela found herself in a new workplace and a new community upon her arrival to Cleveland.
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March 26 is Diabetes Alert Day: Are you at risk?

The sooner you know if you’re at risk for diabetes, the sooner you can take steps to prevent it. If you have a family history of diabetes, are overweight or are not physically active, you have a greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes. You are also more likely to develop type 2 diabetes as you get older. All adults age 35 or older should get tested for diabetes and prediabetes.
Little girl swimming in pool with goggles, smiling.
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The Y is the nation’s swim instructor

Did you know swimming is the fourth most popular activity in the United States? One reason why is that swimming is great exercise. It engages almost every major muscle group, requiring a person to use their arms, legs, torso and stomach. Plus, exercising in water makes your body work harder, so 30 minutes in a pool is worth 45 minutes of the same activity on land.  
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How to keep your commitment to getting in better shape

Staying motivated and consistent with a workout program can be challenging, but there are several strategies that members of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland can use to keep their fitness routines on track. Here are some tips:
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Summer camp registration is now open!

At the YMCA, we have provided the benefits of a camp experience for generations. We have three kinds of camps taking place this summer. Please register now as our camps are extremely popular.  Day Camp Ages 5/6 – 12
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